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Eclipz 12-12-2013 04:57 PM

There's probably some naturally aspirated Z's outside of this forum that have really high numbers. The JUN concept car has 380 HP. I'm wondering if there are any setups out there that are in the 400 range. 400 HP naturally aspirated Z revving to 8k RPM would be delicious.

Eclipz 12-12-2013 05:07 PM

Anyone want to fork up $25,000 for this?

500 HP Competition Naturally Aspirated Wet Sump System 4.5L Stroker Engine

BGTV8 12-12-2013 05:52 PM

The European FIA GT4 series 370Z makes ~440 hp with stock internals but different heads.

In the USA, the 370Z RC run by Doran Racing will make similar power. The Grand Sport series permits the cylinder head to be changed (use the HR head and not the VHR head) plus a dry-sump lubrication kit and long-tube headers and low-restriction exhaust (no cats).

These engines run at close to 9000 rpm which is where a lot of the power increase comes from.

Such an engine would not last very long in a road car though.

All I can say to the OP (based on over 40 years of involvement in competitive motorsport as a driver in state and national series, and a volunteer event/series official) if leave the car standard (brake pads and brake fluid apart), learn how to drive quickly (and there is no better place to start than AutoX) and when your times do not improve for two events on the trot, then think about firming up the suspension, then progress to stickier tyres and then when you have 2 events where you are not going quicker, think about a bit more torque (torque wins motorsport events, NOT horsepower).

RB

Chuck33079 12-12-2013 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8 (Post 2607047)
All I can say to the OP (based on over 40 years of involvement in competitive motorsport as a driver in state and national series, and a volunteer event/series official) if leave the car standard (brake pads and brake fluid apart), learn how to drive quickly (and there is no better place to start than AutoX) and when your times do not improve for two events on the trot, then think about firming up the suspension, then progress to stickier tyres and then when you have 2 events where you are not going quicker, think about a bit more torque (torque wins motorsport events, NOT horsepower).

RB

:iagree:

Well said.

Firebase99 12-13-2013 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72 (Post 2606523)
You let your instructor drive your car? I don't think I would be ok with that. There is nothing like track time to teach you can't buy being fast around the track.

Meh, to see the full potential, in the current conditions, its worth it. Its a blast too, lol. :driving:

Firebase99 12-13-2013 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Eclipz (Post 2606982)
400 HP naturally aspirated Z revving to 8k RPM would be delicious.

Yes, yes it would. We, "car guys", especially on the OTHER Z site, have been saying for years and years , a 400HP NA+, 350 at the wheel would be nice, same weight (fewer pounds ideal but we're realistic, lol), same balance, 7.5 redline is fine (8 would be secs) and base model starts at $30-31K. HID, LSD, 245-/275/40/18's (19's would be nice but...) same "quality" interior, a 6 to 7 inch, info screen would be nice, not nav but a basic MFD. Cruise control. Loaded, Coupe,non nismo,, $43K, all the bells and whistles. ehhh...amiright? :tup:

SPOHN 12-13-2013 08:46 AM

Funny how OP hasn't post since. I'm calling BS. 17 with a 370. Riiiight

Chuck33079 12-13-2013 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 2607771)
Funny how OP hasn't post since. I'm calling BS. 17 with a 370. Riiiight

If it is bs, he's been at it for a while.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-my-money.html

Don 12-17-2013 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 2607771)
Funny how OP hasn't post since. I'm calling BS. 17 with a 370. Riiiight

not bs.. you can go check my instagram @donlaserna or go on my photo album

edub370 12-18-2013 08:02 AM

there's crazier **** for a 17 year old to have than a z. i could see it

Chuck33079 12-18-2013 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370 (Post 2614933)
there's crazier **** for a 17 year old to have than a z. i could see it

That doesn't make it a good idea. Thet's why we're trying to talk him out of adding power to the car, since it's more car than a new driver should have bone stock.

He's mentioned having a motorcycle too. That's worse.

Don 12-18-2013 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370 (Post 2614933)
there's crazier **** for a 17 year old to have than a z. i could see it

Agreed :iagree: my cousin has a e63 amg and he's the same age as me. I will post pictures of us next to our cars so people will finally believe I'm 17 lol

Chuck33079 12-18-2013 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Don (Post 2614998)
Agreed :iagree: my cousin has a e63 amg and he's the same age as me. I will post pictures of us next to our cars so people will finally believe I'm 17 lol

:facepalm:

You're not helping your case.

Don 12-18-2013 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2615007)
:facepalm:

You're not helping your case.

Sorry.. I have been going to a local track with my friends since it's only $10, driving lessons seems too expensive and I doubt my parents would pay for that so I have to make with what I have /:

Chuck33079 12-18-2013 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Don (Post 2615016)
Sorry.. I have been going to a local track with my friends since it's only $10, driving lessons seems too expensive and I doubt my parents would pay for that so I have to make with what I have /:

Pay for it yourself? You need to learn how to drive before you worry about more power. Your parents are irresponsible as hell to have bought you the car they did. The least you could do is make sure you don't end up killing someone else or yourself. Stop worrying about mods yet.


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